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Skechers Shape-Ups: Stop Sacrificing Style for Comfort

Stylish footwear is something every fashion-conscious person prefers, yet far too often the shoes that look best on us feel worst. Eventually, we come to realize that we're tired of wearing uncomfortable, restrictive shoes that were never designed for the human foot in the first place, just so we can look stylish and attractive. Thus, many of us give up hope of ever finding comfortable shoes that will also satisfy our fashion sense, and we end up settling for second best. But, the good news is that it doesn't have to be that way.

If you are looking for style and comfort in a casual shoe that's specially designed not just to look good, fit well, and feel great, but also to increase muscle tone and improve fitness, Skechers Shape-Ups are the right shoes for you.

Shape-Ups feature a Kinetic Wedge super-soft foam midsole that's designed to act as a shock absorber while promoting an exercise effect. The rubber rocker-bottom outsole provides heel-to-toe propulsion for easier, more natural walking. (Running in Shape-Ups is not recommended.) Shape-Ups come in a wide variety of styles and colors to appeal to men and women with diverse tastes.

Women's Optimize Skechers come in your choice of black Nubuck or white leather and offer attractive styling in a lace-up walking shoe. A light grey wedge coordinates with the white shoe, which also features a matching white outer-sole with grey accents, while the black shoe features a matching black wedge and black/grey outer-sole.

Women's Skecher Metabolize Shape-Ups come in a black or white leather lace-up style. The white shoe has a pale green side inset, light grey wedge, and white outer-sole with grey accents, while the black shoe features grey piping on the leather upper, a black wedge, and black/grey outer-sole. These women's styles are sure to make her look great while providing just the workout she needs to stay fit.

Women's Strength Shape-Ups come in black and white or navy and white Nubuck. Both feature dark upper with contrasting white side inset, laces, decorative stitching, and padding both inside and on tongue, as well as a white/light grey layered wedge.

Navy shoe also features pale blue accents on upper and navy/pale blue outer-sole, while black shoe features matching black/grey outer-sole. Another lace-up style for women is the Action Packed lace-up walking shoe, which comes in three combinations: charcoal Nubuck and black mesh upper with pale blue and white accents and black wedge, grey and turquoise leather upper with grey and white layered wedge, and navy and silver leather upper with grey and white layered wedge. These shoes offer stylish good looks in the colors she prefers.

Other Skechers Shape-Up styles for women include round-toed Mary Janes with wide strap and buckle, available in various materials, colors, and color combos such as stone or black Nubuck, gunmetal grey leather and suede, black suede and leather, and white leather. These shoes offer both charm and comfort and are sure to become one of her favorites. The Skechers featured lace-up boot style is called Elasticity and is available in your choice of black or chocolate suede with matching faux fur. Boot may be laced up all the way or folded down to create a stylish cuff. Cozy softness, warmth, and style combine to make this boot a mainstay of her winter wardrobe.

Men's Skechers Shape-Ups come in a wide variety of lace-up styles, colors, and materials. The XT style comes in black with grey accents, the M Fitness shoe comes in your choice of black leather with black accents, white leather with navy accents, and pebble leather/suede with black accents. These styles make a striking first-impression that will get him noticed.

Men's Overhaul Shape-Ups feature dark brown leather uppers with dark brown and tan accents and round woven laces, a black wedge, and black outer-sole. The men's Biathlon athletic shoe is available in two-toned charcoal and khaki suede and features white laces, stitching, and lining, as well as white and black layered wedge and black outer-sole. These two styles provide masculine looks that reflect his sporty yet sophisticated side.

Men's specialty Shape-Ups include Agility slip-resistant work shoes, available in black or dark brown oiled leather, both of which feature black wedge, outer-sole, and collar. Designed for comfort and durability, these good-looking work shoes will withstand years of rugged use.

Men's extra-wide Shape-Ups offer larger men the same comfort and style that average sized men enjoy. This attractive style in pebble with black accents and taupe laces also features a coordinating taupe and black layered wedge and black outer-sole to complete its impressive look.

The next time you buy shoes, remember that style and comfort needn't be mutually exclusive. With Skechers Shape-Ups, you can have both when you choose from among the wide variety of men's and women's styles that are specially designed to make you feel as good as you look.

About the Author

Wilson Richardson is a freelance writer who writes about a variety of topics and brands such as Skechers Shape Ups.

A room with taupe walls and white-ish trim- what colors?

ok, it's a bedroom. The walls are taupe (an almost greyish tan), with white-ish trim. The wood furniture will be a dark wood. Cream will be the main color. What color or colors do you suggest for accent colors? Any ideas or maybe even links to pics are appreciated! Thanks:)

I suggest orange. I saw something like that on HGTV - I think it was Divine Design - they redid a basement area. Link is below.

Or purple. See the second link.

BRITTANYA INSPIRED (TAUPE SMOKEY)

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